What sport has been hit by Covid-19 this weekend?
Last updated on .From the section Sport
A number of this weekend's planned sporting fixtures in the UK have been affected after players tested positive for coronavirus. A list of the events concerned will be updated here.
Men's football
Aston Villa v Liverpool - Friday, FA Cup third round ON (Villa first team absent)
Villa are preparing to field a team of youngsters after a "significant" Covid-19 outbreak at the club. The match was given the go-ahead on Friday morning,
Southampton v Shrewsbury - Saturday, FA Cup third round - OFF
A meeting of the FA's Professional Game Board will take place early next week to decide what will happen with the fixture after a number of Shrewsbury players and staff members tested positive.
Chorley v Derby - Saturday, FA Cup third round ON (with Derby's first team absent)
Wayne Rooney and Derby's first-team squad will be missing after a coronavirus outbreak forced the closure of their training ground. The Rams team will be made up of under-23 and under-18 players.
Women's football
Manchester City v West Ham - Saturday, Women's Super League OFF
City reported four players, who had visited the United Arab Emirates, tested positive earlier this week.
Arsenal v Aston Villa - Saturday, Women's Super League OFF
Arsenal had asked for the match to be postponed after an unsanctioned trip to Dubai led to a coronavirus case at the club.
Rugby union
Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers - Saturday, English Premiership OFF
The East Midlands derby was called off after positive tests in the Saints camp. Other players are also having to isolate as close contacts.
